Now Hiring: Ignite Fredericton

April 2, 2018

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As the community’s economic development organization, Ignite Fredericton is strategically focused on helping entrepreneurs START, GROW and LOCATE their businesses. We are also working to attract and retain talent, and strengthen the economic development ecosystem through collaboration and strategic initiatives. Ignite Fredericton operates as one organization with Planet Hatch offering startup services; and Knowledge Park, Atlantic Canada’s largest research and technology park.

As the Business Intelligence Coordinator, your work will be foundational and support efforts to attract investment (FDI), population growth, local market and export growth. Your position supports the business development unit for Ignite Fredericton and Planet Hatch with the following accountabilities and responsibilities:

AccountabilitiesInvestment attraction lead generation and developmentProposal and bid supportContribute to and manage the Business intelligence and labour market libraryProject support

ResponsibilitiesMarket Intelligence – Researching key economic data to support economic development effortsLead Generation/ Development- Assist business development unit by identifying and qualifying FDI opportunitiesClient proposal support- develop tailored proposals that attracts FDI and other investmentEconomic Policy Development- Assist in the development of policy and advocacy positions by researching and summarizing business conditions, laws and regulationsStakeholder Policy Coordination- liaise with primary stakeholders to identify, develop and communicate policySmart Community Development- Assist in the development of Smart Community strategy and implementation

Required Skills and ExperienceComprehensive research skillsExcellent verbal and written communications skillsOrganized self-starter with attention to detailAbility to multi-task and prioritize projectsTech savvy with an aptitude to learn new toolsBusiness library experience is an assetBilingualism is an asset (but not prerequisite)Experience using a CRM is an assetUniversity or college graduate

ResponsibilitiesMarket Intelligence – Researching key economic data to support economic development effortsLead Generation/ Development- Assist business development unit by identifying and qualifying FDI opportunitiesClient proposal support- develop tailored proposals that attracts FDI and other investmentEconomic Policy Development- Assist in the development of policy and advocacy positions by researching and summarizing business conditions, laws and regulationsStakeholder Policy Coordination- liaise with primary stakeholders to identify, develop and communicate policySmart Community Development- Assist in the development of Smart Community strategy and implementation

QualificationsExperience: 1 to 3 years experience in a similar role.Language: EnglishComprehensive research skillsExcellent verbal and written communications skillsOrganized self-starter with attention to detailAbility to multi-task and prioritize projectsTech savvy with an aptitude to learn new toolsBusiness library experience is an assetBilingualism is an asset (but not prerequisite)Experience using a CRM is an assetUniversity or college graduate